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The great Matt Ridley joins me to discuss his fascinating new book -- and I mean that; it truly reads like a novel -- on the origins of COVID-19 and the strange, obstructionist behavior by lots of key actors. Show notes for Ep. 2024

Frustrated conservatives and libertarians have begun wondering if, since our enemies have no reservations about the use of power, we are in a lopsided battle: our opponents don't hesitate to use power to oppress their enemies, but we on principal refuse to do likewise. John Grove joins me to talk this through. Show notes for Ep. 2023

The DonorSee app has transformed lives all around the world. Now they want to build a STEM school in a part of the world that desperately needs it, and they'll do it without a cent of state funding. Gret Glyer and Paul Chinchen join us. Campaign Discussed: DonorSee.com/stem Sponsor: A Harry's Holiday Shave Set is the perfect gift this Christmas for that man in your life -- dad, brother, boyfriend, husband, friend, co-worker, whatever. Comes in a handsome gift box and is both attractive and practical. Take $5 off and get free shipping on any of the Harry's holiday sets at harrys.com/woods Show notes for Ep. 2022

Ali Rak, homeschooling mother of four, has been an effective organizer in Charles County, Maryland, and heads Reopen Charles County. We discuss her efforts as well as the county's upcoming hearing on masks and what she's trying to do to defeat them. Sponsor: BetterHelp Show notes for Ep. 2021

Tony Lyons is president of Skyhorse Publishing, the house that published Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s new book on Dr. Fauci. That book has been subject to the kind of blackout we have come to expect by now, and Tony gives us the details. Sponsor: BitTrustIRA Show notes for Ep. 2020

Matt Kibbe joins us to discuss how F.A. Hayek's sometimes overlooked work The Counter-Revolution of Science relates to COVID central planning around the world. Sponsor: Skillshare Show notes for Ep. 2019

Judge Andrew Napolitano joins me to discuss what we've recently learned about FBI and CIA wrongdoing. Sponsor: Blinkist Show notes for Ep. 2018

Musician Dan Hagen discusses what happened to Nashville during lockdown, his role in returning it gradually to normal, vaccine passports, and what the future may hold for Nashville and the rest of us. Sponsor: Persist SEO - ineedseo.help Show notes for Ep. 2017

With price inflation now evident to everyone, I decided to revisit some fallacies (like Elizabeth Warren's claim that price increases are caused by "greed") about inflation and fiat money. Show notes for Ep. 2016

With Thanksgiving over and Advent approaching, people have begun thinking about Christmas 2021 -- and there are plenty of Christmas-related fallacies to smash. Tom Mullen joins me for an anti-state Christmas. Show notes for Ep. 2015

Economic ignorance and stupidity just won't go away, but for the sake of all that's decent we have to keep fighting it. Caleb Fuller of Grove City College joins us to discuss some common goofs. Sponsor: Cheeky Maiden Soap is a family-run business operated by libertarian fans of the Tom Woods Show that makes all-natural soaps and other cleansers that you'll surely love. Take 15% off your first order with code WOODS at CheekyMaidenSoap.com Show notes for Ep. 2014

Patrick Newman joins me to discuss two issues in 19th-century economic history that your textbook covers cartoonishly: money and banking, and internal improvements. Show notes for Ep. 2013

Democrats and some Republicans favor adding women to the military draft. "Proponents of the change see the move as a victory for women's rights," says Roll Call. Eric Brakey and I discuss. Sponsor: Policy Genius Show notes for Ep. 2012

Mises Institute president Jeff Deist joins me to discuss the significance of Kyle Rittenhouse and the way the two Americas saw it. Sponsor: BetterHelp Show notes for Ep. 2011

Ken McCarthy perceived the commercial potential of the Internet before almost anyone, and is considered the godfather of Internet marketing. Paul Krugman, meanwhile, claimed in the 1990s that the Internet's effect on the economy would be no greater than that of the fax machine. Ken and I have a wide ranging discussion of book publishing, online business, copywriting, and a lot more, in one of my favorite of my over 2000 episodes. Sponsor: BitTrustIRA Show notes for Ep. 2010

Marco Bassani fills in the sections of 19th-century US history your teacher left out, particularly involving state resistance to the federal government. Sponsor: Skillshare Show notes for Ep. 2009

Matt Kibbe and I talk about public speaking, the role of politics, the government's virus response and how to know it's been b.s., whether libertarians are "individualists" who neglect "society," whether we think life is all about dollars and cents, and a lot more. One of my favorite conversations. Sponsor: CrowdHealth - Save 50% for the first six months at JoinCrowdHealth.com/99, using code WOODS. Show notes for Ep. 2008

This episode discusses easily accessible alternatives to the state's schools. Book Mentioned: Education Without the State Other Links: COVID Revealed  RonPaulHomeschool.com LibertyClassroom.com   Show notes for Ep. 2007

The Fifth Circuit recently affirmed its stay of the Biden vaccine mandate. I review the text of its decision and discuss the highlights. Sponsor: BetterHelp Show notes for Ep. 2006

Phil Labonte of All That Remains talks libertarianism (he credits ol' Woods here with radicalizing him) talks music, Covid, and whether he's white or black pilled. Special Offer: We love our monthly Happily date box — it's full of games, recipes, and activities that bring us closer together. With a different theme each month, it's something we're always thrilled to receive. Take 50% off your first date at tomwoods.com/date Show notes for Ep. 2005